Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita in United States
United States: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita was 0.0001 units per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita in United States, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in United States stood at 0.0001 units per person. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in United States peaked at 0.0007 units per person in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 units per person, in 2024.
United States ranks 143rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita in United States, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0007 units per person | — |
| 1961 | 0.0007 units per person | -3.0% |
| 1962 | 0.0007 units per person | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 0.0006 units per person | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 0.0006 units per person | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 0.0006 units per person | -6.6% |
| 1966 | 0.0005 units per person | -7.8% |
| 1967 | 0.0005 units per person | -6.9% |
| 1968 | 0.0005 units per person | -5.7% |
| 1969 | 0.0004 units per person | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 0.0004 units per person | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 0.0004 units per person | -5.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0004 units per person | -10.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0003 units per person | -9.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0003 units per person | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0003 units per person | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 0.0003 units per person | -5.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0003 units per person | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0003 units per person | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0002 units per person | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 0.0002 units per person | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 0.0002 units per person | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 0.0002 units per person | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 0.0002 units per person | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 0.0002 units per person | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0002 units per person | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 0.0002 units per person | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0002 units per person | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0002 units per person | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0002 units per person | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 0.0002 units per person | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 0.0002 units per person | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0002 units per person | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 0.0002 units per person | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 0.0001 units per person | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 0.0001 units per person | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 0.0001 units per person | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 0.0001 units per person | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 0.0001 units per person | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0001 units per person | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0001 units per person | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0001 units per person | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 0.0001 units per person | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0001 units per person | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0001 units per person | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 0.0001 units per person | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0001 units per person | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0001 units per person | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 0.0001 units per person | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0001 units per person | -2.3% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.0001 units per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per person, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0006 units per person | 0.0004 units per person | 0.0007 units per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0003 units per person | 0.0002 units per person | 0.0004 units per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0002 units per person | 0.0002 units per person | 0.0002 units per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0002 units per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 0.0001 units per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in United States?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in United States was 0.0001 units per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0007 units per person in 1960.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 units per person in 2024.
- How does United States rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita?
- United States ranks 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Under-five deaths UNICEF
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.